Posts Tagged ‘culture’
Daunderlust – a book sharing the untold Scots stories
Daunderlust is a beautifully eclectic and eccentric collection of stories about a side of Scotland that is rarely seen by the average visitor (or by many who have lived in the country all their lives). And they certainly has never been mentioned in VisitScotland’s ongoing campaign to promote Scottish culture and encourage tourism. But, like…
Read MoreThe mystery of Scotland’s anthrax island
A new documentary reveals an astonishing story of deadly bacteria, biological warfare, and a shady protest group – all played out around an unassuming small Scottish Island. Gruinard Island, just a few miles off the coast of Wester Ross, was taken over during the Second World War by government scientists from the MoD’s Porton Down…
Read MoreFemale artists’ work to be put in the spotlight
A new exhibition showcasing the work of female artists is coming to the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie. The exhibition of The Glasgow Society of Women Artists will open on Saturday, 5 March, and will include exciting new work from the long established society. The Society’s membership of over 200 artists and lay members covers…
Read MoreBreaking the News exhibition to look at the media
A Scots library is playing host from today (Thursday 24 February) to a pop-up British Library exhibition about the role news plays in our society. Aberdeen City Library is one of 30 venues across the UK featuring the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network displays up until Saturday 20 August which are complemented by online and…
Read MoreAn emotional and hopeful portrait of depression
In April 2021, with Glasgow’s Tron Theatre unable to programme live theatre, it embarked upon a short, development season where they offered up time and space to creatives to workshop potential future projects. As Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir had been engaged in 2020 as Mayfesto resident director but was unable to deliver this project due to…
Read MoreFermented Chilli and Celeriac is an easy recipe
We all enjoy something a little different, and today we present something that will be a perfect accompaniment to most meals. Our current batch of recipes have been created by Olia Hercules for Maldon Salt, as part of the Feel Good Food series running on the Maldon Salt socials. Today, we present our final recipe…
Read MoreSinger in A Happy Place with new EP after cancer battle
Exactly one year on from her breast cancer diagnosis, highly-lauded traditional performer Rachel Walker is set to release a heartfelt new EP. She has collaborated with singer and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Jones in aid of the cancer support charity Maggie’s. Due for release on Friday, 25 February, A Happy Place is a collection of uplifting songs…
Read MoreArtist Frances in the running for £15,000 prize
A Scots artist is in the running for a prestigious prize – and needs your votes. Frances Priest, who is based in Edinburgh, is a finalist for the John Smedley Craft Prize. In 1784, John Smedley made a conscious decision to produce garments using only the finest noble yarns and the most honed of craft…
Read MoreArtist Frank’s gunpowder work to show in London
Award-winning Scottish artist Frank To will be scoring a double whammy in his upcoming shows in London. His work has caused an explosion of success as his gunpowder art pieces have been accepted to the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London in recognition for his highly…
Read MoreThis mushroom broth is a tasty filling feed
Making a healthy, filling soup has never been easier with this tasty recipe. Our current batch of recipes have been created by Olia Hercules for Maldon Salt, as part of the Feel Good Food series running on the Maldon Salt socials. Today, we present a recipe for mushroom broth. Olia said: ‘In Ukraine, we would…
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